Edith Eger: key obituary facts
Is Edith Eger dead? Yes. Edith Eger died on April 27, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Edith Eger's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Edith Eger known for?
They was known as Hungarian-American psychologist and author.
More about Edith Eger
Born: Edith Eva Elefánt (1927-09-29) September 29, 1927 (age 98)Budapest, Hungary.
Occupation: Clinical psychologist.
Genres: Memoir, self-help.
Edith Eger, a Hungarian–American psychologist and author, died on April 27, 2026, at age 98.
Born Edith Eva Elefánt on September 29, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary, she was a clinical psychologist and a specialist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Eger was also a Holocaust survivor.
Her memoir, The Choice: Embrace the Possible, was published in 2017 and became an international bestseller. Her second book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life, was published in September 2020.
Edith Eger, 98, Hungarian-American psychologist and author.